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Exclusive Interview with MIT Subway Hacker Zack Anderson

In his most extensive interview to date, MIT subway hacker Zack Anderson talks with PM about what's wrong with the Charlie Card, what happened at DefCon, and what it's like to tango with the FBI and the MBTA Click For More.

10 More Blazing Fast Cars From Bonneville Speed Week '08

PM's man on the ground... er, salt had a great time Wednesday hanging with some hot-rodders from New Zealand, meeting the fastest grandma on two wheels and watching some classic cars leave newer models in the dust. Click For More.

Top 5 Mad Scientists of All Time Diagnosed on a Sci-Fi Couch

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, The Mad Scientist Hall of Fame, Daniel H. Wilson and Anna C. Long travel back in time to psychoanalyze our favorite frustrated brainiacs from both sci-fi and real life. Click For More.

Desert Storm Watch: Scientists Observe Saharan Dust to Predict the Next Big Hurricane Season

Could tracking dust storms in the Sahara Desert help predict hurricanes in the U.S.? Amato Evan, the University of Wisconsin researcher, and his team certainly think so. Click For More.

10 More 200+ MPH Record Setters From Bonneville Speed Week '08

PM spots some blistering record runs at Bonneville: 214 mph for a modded Honda Civic, 236 mph for a 1953 Studebaker and 346 mph for the turbo-charged "speed demon." Click For More.

Top 4 Military Robot Teams From Britain's Grand Challenge

Following the lead of DARPA's Urban Challenge, the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has held its own robotics competition. PM profiles the winning team and three others that took innovative approaches to the challenge. Click For More.

2009 Honda Fit Test Drive: Has Fit Gotten Fat as New Hybrid Awaits?

After three short model years with the original, PM Automotive Excellence Award-winning Fit, Honda has a brand-new one for 2009. Did Honda push the design too far into the mainstream for Fit fanatics? Click For More.

How 3D on the Big Screen Will Change Tech in Your Living Room

Getting directors to film movies in 3D is just one step toward making the technology mainstream. The medium's next home? Your big-screen TV. PM explains why the transition is coming sooner than you think. Click For More.

10 Mega-Speed Cars @ Bonneville Speed Week: Monday's Best

The British Steam Car still hasn't arrived, but from a rubber-band-powered racer to a 200-mph ethanol ride—not to mention some vehicles pushing for anywhere between 300 and 800 mph—the salt is getting hot after Day One. Click For More.

Boeing Wins Contract for Truck-Mounted Defense Laser: Update

Today, Boeing announced that it had been awarded a U.S. Army contract valued at around $36 million to continue developing the truck-mounted High Energy Laser system we shared last month. Click For More.

McCain, Obama Promise Plug-in Cars as Detroit Charts a Timetable

PM's Geek the Vote series examines the presidential candidates' policies on science and technology. In this installment, experts evaluate the stances of Senators McCain and Obama on America's future electric vehicles. Click For More.

After 8 Golds for Phelps, 8 Big Questions on Beijing's Super Pool

What makes Michael Phelps so much better than swimmers of yesteryear? PM crunches the numbers to answer these and other questions—and debunk some of the myths that have cropped up around them. Click For More.

For the Self-Portrait-Obsessed, Camera-Mounting Handheld Extenders Go Off-the-Wall: Tech Test (With Video!)

Taking a picture of yourself using your arm is a risky business, but it seems that the solution to your self-portrait problems can be found in telescoping camera extensions. Click For More.

10 Hot Cars From Bonneville Speed Week 2008: Pre-Race Gallery

It’s the legendary setting for falling speed records and road testing of alt-fuel super vehicles: Bonneville Salt Lake International Speedway—better known as the Salt Flats. Stay tuned for daily updates from the 60th annual Bonneville National Speed Week! Click For More.

On Tricked-Out Road to Wi-Fi, Wardrivers Start to Play Nice

Inside the world of "wardriving," where hobbyists drive around looking for unsecured wireless networks, hoping that they can persuade people to think about their own wireless security by highlighting the weakness they detect. Click For More.

Low-Tech Stretched in Stud-Finder Showdown: Abusive Lab Test

Your house's studs lend you their strength, but if you want to wall-mount a TV or shelf, you need to find them first. We pitted a pair of electronic sensors against a low-tech tool that uses magnets to find drywall screws. Click For More.

Jetpack Competitors Start Dogfight With Flashy New Startup

The Martin Jetpack, like the three rocket belts before it, took off this month in a surge headlines. Could the new battle finally spell takeoff for this futuristic industry—or just more prolonged promises? Click For More.

Georgia's Digital Defense vs. Russia & Why the Air Force Shut Down Network HQ: Cyber Security PODCAST

PM talks with Jart Armin, editor of RBNexploit, who covered this week's Russian digital attacks. Plus, why the Pentagon suddenly pulled the plug on its Air Force Cyber Command, and the art of modern safecracking. Click For More.

2009 Dodge Challenger Test Drive: Packing Retro Heat With 170-MPH V8 Muscle or 25-MPG V6 Thrift

With two new flavors of Challenger for '09, we spent a day driving all three through New Jersey's legendary traffic, on old two-laners and along the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Click For More.

Infiniti G37 Convertible First Look: First Infiniti Convertible in 15-Plus Years Is Summertime Stunner

Not since the utterly forgettable M30 left our shores in 1992 has Infiniti had a drop-top in its showrooms. But that will change next spring when an open-air version of the G37 coupe debuts. Click For More.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Test Drive: 265 Horses Comes Half-Step Closer to STi Awesomeness

It's tough playing second fiddle to a fire-breathing, rally-bred superstar like the Subaru WRX STi. But the 2009 Impreza WRX has gotten brawnier inside and out, bringing it several steps closer to its overachieving big brother. Click For More.

As TSA Clears Laptops in Bags, Your Guide to Free Airport Wi-Fi

Free airport Wi-Fi has become rarer than a decent airplane meal. Fortunately, airports can be enormous, and your chances of finding an unlocked hotspot in any airport are pretty good—if you know where to look. Click For More.

10 Fun, MPG-Friendly, Cheap-ish Collector Cars for Your Garage

Here are some of our recommended (but not sure-fire) investments—all at least 20-years-old and powered by (relatively) fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines—that should be inexpensive and fun to drive. Click For More.

With Clone Wars, Lucas Goes Personal to Fill in Saga's Holes

With his Skywalker family history complete, George Lucas is happy to be exploring some new corners of the "Star Wars" galaxy - starting with the animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" movie that comes out Friday. Click For More.

The Truth About 'Prorated' Cellphone Termination Fees

In fear of an FCC crackdown, cellphone carriers are now giving customers a break on early termination fees as you get further into your contract, but there are catches. Here's what you need to know before dropping your cell company. Click For More.

Air Force Pulls Plug on Cyber Command Force—For Now

Defense insiders with knowledge of the situation expected the shift to signal more of a delay than a shutdown. One source told PM that operators expected new leadership to be "looking at all the functions of the Air Force and reorganizing as necessary." Click For More.

How to Sync Multiple Calendars on Google and Outlook

Making your Google Calendar work with other scheduling applications is easier than you might think. Our tech guru shows you how to do it with some free or low cost software and a few simple steps. Click For More.

By Land, Air, Sea & PC, Georgia Tried to Match Russian Arsenal

Russia and Georgia's fighting this week represents a sort of hybrid war for the 21st century: a fast-moving conflict that combines cutting-edge tech with old-fashioned brute force. Click For More.

10 Green Gadgets to Reduce Your High-Tech Carbon Footprint

Most gadgets are electricity hogs or are powered by toxic batteries that end up in the landfill instead of being recycled. But not all toys are created equal. These new standouts don't all take the same route to eco-friendly gadgetry. Click For More.

Hitting Mark, New Boeing Sniper Aims to Ease Violence From Air

Boeing announced today that its Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL)—a C-130 cargo plane fitted with a chemical laser turret—has successfully fired at a ground target. Click For More.

Gruccis: 'Fake' Fireworks Were Real, CGI on TV in Chinese Hands

Footprint fireworks broadcast from the Olympics' opening ceremony turned out to be the work of CGI masters, and now the team behind the real fireworks are coming clean about what went down in the China sky. Click For More.

Recycle Your Television Now—Before It's Too Late: Buzzword

It's clear that not enough Americans are recycling their televisions. What's not so clear is how "green" the recycling process has become—unless it gets a new life in another country. Glenn Derene crunches the numbers. Click For More.

How to Make 4 Alternative Fuels at Home: Goodbye, Big Oil!

Ready to make your own gas alternative? These products can give you a start—but energy independence won’t come cheaply. Click For More.

Sensor-Laden Super Seals Dive Deep for New Global Warming Data

A marine mammal whose diving skills would put an Olympian to shame has become a player in climate-change studies. Sporting sensors on their heads, elephant seals are collecting data that has long eluded scientists. Click For More.

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Test Drive: 61-MPG Commuter Motorcyle—Under Four Grand!

The best way to be like a hypermiler on a motorcycle is to choose a bike with a small displacement engine and a light weight—characteristics crystallized in the pint-sized Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Click For More.

Why Invisible Men Aren't as Close as You Think ... Yet

As researchers report that they're one step closer to the technology behind the ever-elusive invisibility cloak, PM's expert futurist takes a ride on the Skeptic Express. Click For More.

6 Big Questions on Russian-Georgian Cyberwar for RBNexploit's Jart Armin

Trying to make sense of Russia's nonphysical attack on Georgia, we spoke with Jart Armin, editor of RBNexploit, the community blog that has been reporting on digital security in Eastern Europe this week. Click For More.

4 Steps to Moving a Founding Father's House ... Vertically!

In June, New York City residents were treated to a strange sight: the home of founding father Alexander Hamilton, elevated high above its foundations. The national landmark was being relocated one block away for restoration. Click For More.

30-Ton Metal Sphere Spins for Magnetic Fields (With Video!)

Researchers have constructed a 30-ton sphere that spins at more than 90 mph to generate magnetic fields. The 10-ft.-dia. sphere is filled with 13.5 tons of liquid sodium to mimic the Earth’s liquid-iron center core. Click For More.

2009 Audi A6 First Look: New Supercharged V6 Enhances Midlevel Sedan

Audi's A6 has always been comparable to the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E Class. While we haven't driven it yet, the latest specs offer several tantalizing tidbits, including a new, supercharged V6. Click For More.

Fenway’s Green Monster Scoreboard Guy Takes Low-Tech Approach

Christian Elias heads the three-man team that swaps the metal plates displaying numbers and city names in and out of the scoreboard’s 127 slots during the Boston Red Sox’ home games. Click For More.

2009 Acura TL Test Drive: Refined Sport Sedan Is Most Powerful Acura Ever

No automaker—not even BMW—can afford to offer dated products. Good thing Acura has a completely fresh lineup for 2009, including an all-new TL. We recently test drove one on some twisty country roads. Click For More.

Thinking Beyond Levees, Experts Turn to New Flood Software

Three years after Hurricane Katrina, and 15 years after disastrous flooding throughout the Midwest, how could rising waters kill over 20 people and cause billions in damage? Here's how to manage the risks. Click For More.

With Church Group Onboard, Did Bad Tire Cause Deadly Texas Bus Crash?

Investigators may have identified a tire blowout as a possible cause in a deadly crash that took place Friday morning, after a bus carrying a Vietnamese church group in northern Texas skidded off the road. Click For More.

Top 8 Tools for Backyard Summer BBQs

Any guy with serious grilling skills knows that the best BBQ depends on the proper equipment. To raise your grilling game to the next level consider these eight great grilling accessories. Click For More.

How to Build a Backyard Climbing Wall, Skate Ramp & BMX Jump

To get kids off the couch, and keep them off it, you need to provide something active and exciting—and maybe even a little bit dangerous. What follows are three DIY projects that can turn a backyard into a place of adventure. Click For More.

9 Questions About Robots in Space For NASA Innovator Brian Wilcox

PM caught up with leading NASA roboticist Brian Wilcox, the supervisor of the robotic vehicle group who proposed a new kind of lunar vehicle, the All-Terrain Hex-Legged Extra-Terrestrial Explorer, or ATHLETE. Click For More.

Beijing Olympics Blast Off with High-Tech Flair: Gallery

China staged a power-packed opening ceremony for this summer's already high-tech Olympic games that will set the standard of excellence (or extravagance) for future ceremonies. Click For More.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Test Drive: Competent Lux Crossover May Have Diesel Successor

The new GLK350 is a likeable package with a high level of standard and optional equipment. This car's impressive dynamics and capability make a strong case for those who want a quick and sporty wagon. Click For More.

Water-Powered Cars: Hydrogen Electrolyzer Mod Can't Up MPGs

After batting down the hype over startups and DIYers claiming they could run a car on water, PM's senior automotive editor installs a hand-built HHO kit—only to find he was right the first time. Click For More.

Obama's Call for Tire Inflation to Beat Gas Crunch: Reality Check

As Sens. Obama and McCain continue to spar over energy issues this week, one car maintenance measure has taken center stage: inflating your tires. Our senior automotive editor weighs in. Click For More.

My Hydrogen-Powered Car Averages 40+ MPG, but I Want More

Crunching the numbers after his 3-month lease of a lifetime, PM's Citizen Fuel Cell proved fuel cells can, indeed, double the fuel economy of your average gasoline-powered car, and the future of hydrogen is looking a little brighter. Click For More.

Large Hadron Collider Turns on Sept. 10, Tests Beam on Weekend

CERN has announced the start date for the LHC, at which point researchers will activate particle beams within the 17-mile-long ring, and the world’s most powerful particle accelerator will begin collecting data. Click For More.

Mapping the Attack as Israel Considers Strike on Iran

With reports this week suggesting that Israel is "building up its strike capabilities" against Iranian nuclear facilities, we take a second look at the potential action plan, with a hand from top Middle East military experts. Click For More.

Third Rocket Launch Fails, but VC Cash for SpaceX Pours in Anyway

Despite coming up short on their first three attempts to get their innovative Falcon 1 rocket into orbit—most recently this past Saturday—SpaceX has just received another $20 million in venture capital. Click For More.

ShareCentral Helps Peripherals Reach More Than One Computer: Tech Test

This five-port hub lets you share USB devices between two computers without plugging and unplugging each peripheral at the touch of a button. We put it through its paces to see how easy it really is to use. Click For More.

Olympic Video Feed-ing Frenzy Shows Bandwidth Weakness

Could corporate networks stall while workers overdose on water polo? One secure provider warns that NBC's 3000 hours of on-demand coverage for less popular sports could test the limits of streaming Web video. Click For More.

Top 8 Most Innovative Pinball Machines of All Time

At Popular Mechanics, we've got gaming geeks, energy experts, resident astronauts and even an extreme surgeon. But no one's got our gadget guru beat on his pinball wizardry. His favorites reveal the evolution of history's most mechanical video-game console. Click For More.

NASA, Scientists Not Ready to Give Up on Martian Life

Despite today’s findings of toxic perchlorate in Martian soil, NASA is not ready to write off life on Mars; leading space scientists point to earthbound extremeophiles that process the substance. Click For More.

Web 2.0 Chips Away at Great Firewall of China: From SFGate.com

Blogs, forums, social networking and other community oriented sites depend on users expressing their opinions. The result is the chipping away of what's referred to as the Great Firewall of China. Click For More.

Top 10 Fun, MPG-Friendly Cars You Can't Buy In America—Yet

Those lucky devils across the pond have just the cars we're looking for. Now all that's left is convincing manufacturers that we want these mighty mites on our shores. Start sending your letters now. Click For More.

2009 Harley-Davidson CVO Test Drives: Exclusive Bikes With Big Torque and Personality

Every year a few of Harley's meaty lineup scores the CVO treatment. Short for Custom Vehicles Operations, this boutique division is responsible for pushing the envelope in both style and performance. Click For More.

Garmin Astro Helps You Find Your Dog, or Anyone Willing to Wear a Collar: Tech Test

Garmin's Astro combines a handheld outdoor GPS navigation device with a GPS-enabled dog collar for your best friend and hunting companion. Does it work as promised? We put it to the test. Click For More.

The 10 Best Planes from the Oshkosh Air Show

The Experimental Aircraft Association's "AirVenture," is the world's largest general aviation celebration, and PM's expert has been attending for more than 20 years. Here are his 10 picks for "best in show." Click For More.

Beat the Heat: 11 Tips for Staying Comfortable as Temps Soar

There's a lot you can do to manage the crushing sensation of summer's dog days. Here are tricks of the trade that we've learned working everywhere from the balmy New England coast down to the sweltering Southeast. Click For More.

3 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Problems—and Expert Fixes

It seems that while new compact fluorescents save a lot of power, they're a lot more fickle when it comes to installation than their incandescent brothers. Here are three common problems with CFLs and how to avoid them. Click For More.

6 Steps to the Perfect Inground Pool

There's nothing like installing a concrete swimming pool, but planning your dream pool can be harder than it seems. Consider your options beforehand, and inground pool construction will proceed swimmingly. Click For More.

Is MIT's Latest Solar 'Breakthrough' All Hype or a New Hope?

The university's third solar-powered move in six weeks sounds like a revolution in the making. But it's not so much a solar breakthrough as it is a boon for the much-maligned hydrogen industry. Click For More.

6 Easy Steps to a Long-Lasting Paint Job: DIY Guide

Many homeowners overlook the most important element of a durable paint job: Preparation. Here are six key steps to get the most out of your hard work and keep your house looking its best. Click For More.

Large Hadron Collider Rap Teaches Particle Physics in 4 Minutes

Hats off to Kate McAlpine and crew, who took to the tunnels under CERN to bring us the most entertaining explanation of physics we've seen since Schoolhouse Rock and Square One Television. Click For More.

Why Your Wii Can’t Handle Heavy-Duty New Games: Tech Clinic

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the first Wii game to arrive on a dual-layered DVD, but unfortunately, some Wii lasers have a hard time reading them. We have some solutions. Click For More.

2008 Audi TT 2.0 Diesel Test Drive: Could This Be America's First Sporty 40-MPG Car?

Audi seems determined to blaze a diesel trail into the hearts of United States car buyers. This 140 mph 4-cylinder TT should do a good job in that respect. Click For More.

Phoenix Mission 'Definitely' Finds Water Ice on Mars: UPDATE

In a discovery that could qualify as one of the most important in the history of space, NASA’s Phoenix mission has confirmed the presence of water ice on the planet. Click For More.

4 New Portable Hard Drives: Abusive Lab Test (With Video)

When you back up your data, you want to make sure it stays where you put it. We ended up with three paperweights and one clear winner. Click For More.

10 Big Questions for Maverick Geneticist J. Craig Venter on America's Energy Future

Geneticist J. Craig Venter raced to map the human genome in the 1990s. Now he's putting the same cutting-edge science to work engineering a whole new generation of biofuels. Click For More.

Magnitude 5.4 Quake Hits L.A.: Survival Guide

Southern California is reacting to a strong earthquake that struck with an epicenter 29 miles from downtown Los Angeles around midday on Tuesday, with 10 aftershocks—including one registering at 3.8. No injuries or serious damage has been reported, but PM's guide to natural-disaster preparedness has lessons for every kind of quake. Click on the map at left for more, and stay tuned to PM for continuing coverage. Click For More.

Why Cuil Can't Keep Up With Google's Search Power: Analysis

A new search engine launched yesterday, claiming to be the next, best alternative to Google. But if you’ve spent any time on the site—and we’ve spent a lot—you probably noticed that it's certainly not the most effective one. Click For More.

Celebrate NASA's 50th Birthday With Every Space Launch Ever!

Half a century ago on Tuesday, President Eisenhower's signature made it official: NASA was to "seek and encourage, to the maximum extent possible, the fullest commercial use of space." And has it ever. So revisit history unfolding with our exclusive graphic. Click For More.

Inventor Unveils New Jet Pack, but Is Futuristic Industry All Hype?

A new $100,000 jetpack with 200 hp and a 30-minute range gets its first test drive at the EAA AirVenture show, and we take a look back at the inside story of a niche market plagued by promises, delays and a lack of long-distance power. Click For More.

What Virgin's WhiteKnightTwo Really Means to the Future of Space

On the ground for Richard Branson's splashy unveiling of the mothership that will carry SpaceShipTwo—and Stephen Hawking—to suborbital space, PM's aviation correspondent offers a reality check on safety, cost, design and liftoff schedule. Click For More.

As Qantas Hurries Down Another Plane, Answers Emerge in First Emergency

Investigators say exploding oxygen tanks stored in a cargo hold may be to blame for a Friday incident where a Qantas jumbo jet made an emergency landing with a 10 foot hole in its fuselage. Click For More.

Watchmen, Spirit Vie for Comic Future on Silver (& Green) Screen

Will the fallout from Batman's newfound domination mean more stark reality for the future of comic-book movies, or the death of the green screen? Click For More.

New Wind Power Tech Has Old-Fashioned Roots: Time Machine (November 1974)

In 1974, PM first reported on the utility of wind power for average Americans and the potential for commercialization. Click For More.

2009 Audi Q5 Test Drive: Hot Looks, Sporty Moves—and a Fuel-Sipping Diesel Coming Soon?

To us, this Audi might be the only truly handsome vehicle in the class. And if image-conscious luxury buyers agree, we just might have a new pack leader. Click For More.

Mega Fish Scales Inspire Future of Body Armor at MIT

Some fish have evolved scales so effective that a new MIT study says they're strong enough for the holy grail of body armor: a flexible vest on the battlefield. With the Army watching, can the self-healing bodysuit be far behind? Click For More.

Your Ultimate Guide to the 5 Materials That Make a Modern Deck

Decking options have grown exponentially over the past several years, with five basic types, each with their own aesthetics, maintenance and price range, now available. We take a detailed look at each. Click For More.

For Knight Rider 3.0, KITT Mustang Gets a Supercomputer Upgrade

With a hand from Microsoft, NBC has re-engineered the tricked-out car once again for a full TV run this fall. The result, as PopMech.com's Hollywood geek finds live from the floor of Comic-Con 2008, is part-Shelby, part-Smart Car, but mostly an evolving HAL 9000 on wheels. Click For More.

Beyond Wind Plan, Pickens Eyes Pipelines in Drought-Ridden U.S.

A drought has drained water from Texas and much of the rest of the US. That could make water an increasingly profitable commodity and T. Boone Pickens owns more water than anyone else. Click For More.

12 Questions for the MythBusters on Shark Week's Animatronic Jaws 2.0

If you were caught in the jaws of a great white shark, would you be able to save yourself from certain death? The MythBusters built a 17-ft.-long animatronic shark to find out. Click For More.

The Real Story of HDTV Standards—There Aren't Any: Buzzword

PM's senior tech editor investigates the lawless lands of broadcast television, where the quality of the picture that ends up on your expensive hi-def set is determined by a bunch of fuzzy math. Click For More.

Top 12 Demolition Tools to Tear Up the House

These are the tools to pry, pull, pulverize or just plain break stuff up. Grab one of these the next time you're doing a little demo, and enjoy it while it lasts—the thrill is never quite the same when it comes time to put the place back together. Click For More.

How to Unlock DVD Regions on Your Mac and PC: Tech Clinic

Most commercial DVDs use encryption that keeps them locked to one or more “region codes." Luckily, a simple software install can circumvent these restrictions and let you play any DVD on your laptop. Click For More.

Building a DIY Fuel-Saving Gadget, Cheap Tech Gets Big Results

High-tech gadgets that give you a real-time mileage readout are great to help you fine-tune your driving style for the best fuel economy. But what about the older cars and trucks without an on-board computer? Click For More.

How to Build Your Own Speakers: Step-by-Step DIY Tech

Forget those mass-produced stereos—the road to top-quality sound begins in your own workshop. Speaker building is a rewarding mix of woodworking and electronics, beautiful and functional at the same time. Click For More.

iSound BackUp Battery Doubles iPhone¹s 3G Web Browsing Time: Tech Test

You love how your new iPhone 3G zooms across the Web at EDGE-crushing speeds, but hate how the high-speed network drains its battery life. This backup battery claims to solve that problem. We put it to the test. Click For More.

Laser Truck Inches Closer to Iraq Battlefield: Exclusive First Look

Boeing has presented a design to the Pentagon for a "laser truck" designed to defend against incoming mortars and rockets while they are still in the air. Click For More.

3 Next-Gen Animal Prosthetics Build Perfect Beasts

Humans aren't the only ones who benefit from artificial (and often robotic) advances in high-tech medicine. Kangaroos, dolphins, birds and even elephants have all received artificial parts. Here are the tales of three lucky patients from the other kingdom. Click For More.

2009 Kia Borrego Test Drive: SUV Delivers 337 Ponies, but Too Late to the Party?

Here’s a seven-passenger SUV with a 337-hp V8 that can tow 7,500 pounds. It has an independent suspension at each corner and a nicer interior than most in its class. Click For More.

Swapping Smokestacks for Stores, Startups Market CO2 as Green

It's known as "carbon transformation," and the venture-capital dollars are flowing. Can we beat global warming at the grocery store? Your new toothpaste manufacturer says "yes"—if the price is right. Click For More.

Dark Knight Roller Coaster Test Drive: Six Flags Delivers Joker-in-a-Box Thrill Ride

The ride is an indoor ’coaster geared toward families, but it still packs plenty of thrills—largely because it happens in total darkness. “This is really the Joker’s ride,” says Six Flags’ Larry Chickola. “He’s taken over, and things are out of control.” Click For More.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro First Look: Retro Hotness Looks Even Better Than Concept

GM unveiled the highly anticipated new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro and it's a stunner. In fact, we think it looks even better than the concept that they debuted back at the 2006 Detroit auto show. Click For More.

2008 Fiat Cinquecento Abarth Test Drive: Tiny Italian Poise and 40-Plus MPGs

We test drove the 2008 Fiat Cinquecento Abarth in the company of supercars and the little hatchback received a standing ovation every time. Click For More.

The New Science of Fear: Can It Predict Bravery at 13,500 Feet?

Is there a way to predict courage—or cowardice—in the face of danger? A new science of stress may be close to answering the age-old question. Click For More.

Why My Hydrogen-Powered Car Needs Futuristic "Gas" Stations

After getting the lease of a lifetime in GM's next-gen Equinox prototype, PM's Citizen Fuel Cell breaks down fuel cell fill-er-up technology and makes the case for America's hydrogen infrastructure. Click For More.

Taking Green Builds to New Heights, Rainforest Exhibit Goes Solar

Beneath a man-made, grassy hilltop, the Amazonian trees and plants in the California Academy of Sciences' new "Living Rainforest" exhibit are thriving—without an overload of human-produced energy. Click For More.

5 Recession-Proof Tips to Sell Your Home

To sell a home in today's downtrodden market, you have to be willing to invest some time and sweat in prepping your place for sale. So get proactive, and take these steps toward attracting serious buyers. Click For More.

Death by iPhone? Why Spore Means the End of the PSP: Analysis @ E3 2008

Our testers found the upcoming iPhone/iPod Touch version of Spore Origins demoed at E3 to be completely addictive. Here's why that could be bad news for Sony's PSP and its loyal fans. Click For More.

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Test Drive: 420-HP Super Coupe Delivers the Posh Fun

The 2009 V8 Vantage is sharpened, making it a more focused and capable two-seater. This new Aston delivers a classic British elegance that will lure driving enthusiasts toward this boutique brand. Click For More.

MIT's Guru of Low-Tech Engineering Fixes the World on $2 a Day

From impoverished Peruvian villages to MIT's D-Lab, professor Amy Smith is on a mission: Fight global poverty and improve living standards for developing countries—one low-cost, accessible invention at a time. Click For More.

Tool Modder Sells to Sears, Eyes Doctor’s Office

Craftsman Mario Salazar has built everything from hearing aids to space shuttle hardware, but when he decided to create a line of furniture, he couldn’t find a tool that would make precisely angled cuts as quickly as he wanted. So, he invented one. Click For More.

17 Classic Motorcycles From the Harley-Davidson Museum Grand Opening

One hundred and five years after creating a legendary motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson has finally opened the doors to its much anticipated museum. And after spending the day at the grand opening, we can say it’s been worth the wait. Click For More.

Mini Reactors Show Promise for Clean Nuclear Power's Future

If new portable reactors get the green light this month, nuclear energy could be rolled out in the furthest reaches of the United States. Click For More.

As Diseases Make Comeback, Why Aren't All Kids Vaccinated?

The measles, whooping cough and even polio have returned. Why? Because of a new breed of vaccine deniers who are ignoring campaigns for awareness, and ultimately might live shorter—not longer—lives. Click For More.

iPhone 3G Comparison Lab Test: Out-of-the-Box Review (With Video)

Apple's new 3G iPhone has promised to be more powerful, faster and better. But is it really? And how does it compare with alternatives to the iPhone 3G? We match it up against the original iPhone and the Samsung Instinct. Click For More.

Top 5 High-Tech Guns for Next-Gen Infantry

The current theater of urban environments and guerilla enemies makes the development of new weapons for troops on the ground a pressing need. Here are the most innovative systems currently in development—or already on the battlefield. Click For More.

iPhone 3G Roundtable With Top Mac Bloggers & Behind the iPod Accessory 'Tax': Apple-holics PODCAST

iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let top bloggers from Gizmodo, Cult of Mac and MacRumors break down the big picture. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive "Made for iPod" and authentication chip programs. Click For More.

2008 Electrorides Zero Truck Test Drive: All-Electric Heavy Hauler’s 100-mile Range Costs $3 to Recharge

Since delivery trucks run similar routes every day and return to the same spot after all the work is done, they can charge overnight. Electrorides will be offering the Zero truck to customers in September, but we got behind the wheel of a prototype for a drive. Click For More.

Best Water Guns: Middle Schooler-Approved Abusive Lab Test

Long dominant in the water gun arms race, Super Soaker now faces some tough competition. We enlisted a Connecticut middle school class to screen some new weapons in the lab. Click For More.

New Military Robots to Face Off in Two Summer Contests

Following the lead of DARPA's high-profile contests, both Singapore and the United Kingdom are staging robotics competitions this August to develop their own autonomous war machines. Click For More.

Explosion Savages Massive Sugar Mill: What Went Wrong

When two blasts rocked a Georgia sugar refinery, the culprit turned out to be an innocuous and ubiquitous industrial hazard—dust. Click For More.

iPhone 2.0 Update Bricks First-Gen Phones as 3G Mania Arrives: What You Need to Know

When we tried to update our first-generation iPhones this morning, the process rendered them useless. Follow this advice to avoid owning an iBrick. Click For More.

DIYer Reverse-Engineers Calculators Into Gonzo Machine Art

More fantasy DIY than steampunk showoff, more art than instrument, Aaron’s Adding Machines seem like something the Victorians might have used to track royal spending. Click For More.

How the "Apple Tax" Boosts Prices on iPod & iPhone Accessories

Blockbuster sales of iPods and iPhones give Apple the muscle to impose restrictions—and extra fees—on technology partners. Inside the company's secretive "Made for iPod" and authentication chip programs. Click For More.

7 Robot Cars and Driverless Tech Rigs Coming Soon From VW

If technology like emergency braking, lane monitoring and even parking can be automated, you’ll want to gobble this stuff up in no time. Volkswagen recently showed us a few prototypes that will soon take robots to the road. Click For More.

MotoGP Hordes Prep for U.S. Racing With 200-HP, Tech-Heavy Grand Prix of Italy

MotoGP racing arrives on our shores July 20 and if American fans display a fraction of their Italian counterpart's enthusiasm, we should have a thrilling couple of races to enjoy on our home turf. Click For More.

Lockheed, Aussies Fight for Navy's Beachhead Ship Contract

The Navy, traditionally focused on dominating oceans, does not have a vessel built to operate in green waters, so it is seeking a fast, shallow-keeled ship that can chase down enemies and dispatch helicopters with ease Click For More.

2008 KTM X-Bow Test Drive: Extreme Kart’s 237-HP, Audi-Powered Thrill Ride

Being pitched as a race car for the road, we had the chance to test this Audi-powered four-wheeled motorcycle in Spain. Needless to say, it was one helluva summertime sprint. Click For More.

Ultimate Ears Loud Enough Headphones Still Too Loud for Some Kids: Tech Test

These brightly colored in-ear headphones promise to protect your child's delicate ears from excessive volume. How do they sound—and will they stand up to the wear and tear a kid will put them through? Click For More.

For Future of Mind Control, Robot-Monkey Trials Are Just a Start

Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University have all but confirmed the latest evolution in the hard-charging, heady field of cybernetics: Monkeys can control machines with their brains.